For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,247 students in 83864, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 83864, ID are Northside Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Farmin Stidwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 83864 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 83864, ID have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83864, ID Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7881 Colburn-culver Road
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-2734
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-2734
Gr: PK-6 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
420 South Boyer Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4759
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4759
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1626 Spruce Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-2417
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 265-2417
Gr: PK-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Forrest M Bird Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
614 South Madison Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 255-7771
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 255-7771
Gr: 6-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
430 South Division Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-2184
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-2184
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Sandpoint Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
4105 North Boyer Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4213
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4213
Gr: 5-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 83864, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 83864, ID include Northside Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Farmin Stidwell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 83864?
6 public elementary schools are located in 83864.
What is the racial composition of students in 83864?
83864 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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